How long is the commute from Lake Wales, FL?
Workers who live in Lake Wales, FL take an average of 23.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
74.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.1% take public transportation.
0.6% of workers walk to work.
8.7% work from home.
9.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 23.9 minutes (±2.0)
- Public transportation
- 0.1%
- Work from home
- 8.7%
- Households without a car
- 9.9%
How people in Lake Wales get to work
| Means of transportation | Lake Wales | Polk County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 74.4% (±5.9 points) | 75.0% | 70.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 13.4% (±4.3 points) | 8.8% | 9.2% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.1% (±0.2 points) | 0.4% | 1.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.6% (±0.7 points) | 1.1% | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.8% (±3.0 points) | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 8.7% (±3.4 points) | 12.4% | 15.7% | 15.1% |
In Lake Wales, the average commute is lower than in Polk County (30.5 minutes).
It is also lower than in Florida (28.0 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Lake Wales, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Polk County (0.4%).
It is also lower than in Florida (1.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Polk County, Lake Wales ranks 34 of 36 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 648 of 848.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Lake Wales
| Vehicles available | Lake Wales | Polk County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.9% (±4.8 points) | 5.4% | 6.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 47.8% (±5.4 points) | 38.5% | 38.9% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 30.8% (±5.2 points) | 38.3% | 38.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 11.4% (±2.7 points) | 17.8% | 17.0% | 21.9% |
In Lake Wales, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Polk County (5.4%).
It is not measurably different from Florida (6.0%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Lake Wales
| Lake Wales | Polk County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 8.7% (±3.4 points) | 12.4% (±0.5 points) | 15.7% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 91.9% (±3.6 points) | 96.1% (±0.4 points) | 96.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 85.6% (±4.9 points) | 90.7% (±0.5 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Lake Wales, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Polk County (90.7%).
It is also lower than in Florida (91.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Lake Wales
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Wales | — | 23.9 minutes (±2.0) | — |
| Highland Park | 4.5 mi | 25.8 minutes (±8.9) | Not measurably different |
| Crooked Lake Park | 6.3 mi | 28.8 minutes (±3.5) | Higher |
| Dundee | 6.7 mi | 35.3 minutes (±3.5) | Higher |
| Alturas | 7.4 mi | 29.7 minutes (±3.4) | Higher |
| Babson Park | 7.4 mi | 24.8 minutes (±10.1) | Not measurably different |
| Hillcrest Heights | 7.7 mi | 27.0 minutes (±8.4) | Not measurably different |
| Cypress Gardens | 8.0 mi | 30.3 minutes (±3.8) | Higher |
| Wahneta | 8.3 mi | 35.3 minutes (±5.6) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Crooked Lake Park, FL (28.8 minutes), Dundee, FL (35.3 minutes), Alturas, FL (29.7 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Polk County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 28 | Medulla | 25.9 minutes (±1.9) |
| 29 (tie) | Fuller Heights | 25.8 minutes (±3.9) |
| 29 (tie) | Highland Park | 25.8 minutes (±8.9) |
| 31 | Frostproof | 25.4 minutes (±6.3) |
| 32 | Babson Park | 24.8 minutes (±10.1) |
| 33 | Lakeland Highlands | 24.3 minutes (±1.7) |
| 34 | Lake Wales | 23.9 minutes (±2.0) |
| 35 | Fussels Corner | 23.7 minutes (±2.6) |
| 36 | Lakeland | 23.1 minutes (±0.9) |
Showing 9 of 36 places in Polk County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Lake Wales
How long is the average commute in Lake Wales?
Workers who live in Lake Wales, FL take an average of 23.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Lake Wales without a car?
9.9% of households in Lake Wales have no vehicle, and 0.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Lake Wales?
8.7% (±3.4 points) of workers who live in Lake Wales worked from home, and 85.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lake Wales city, Florida
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lake Wales city, Florida
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lake Wales city, Florida
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Lake Wales city, Florida (place:38950, in state:12).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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